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Summary Brazil defeated Cameroon 5-0 in the womens football at the London Olympics.
Brazil scored two early goals and got two more from Marta in the second half to easily defeat Cameroon 5-0 at the London Olympics on Wednesday, getting off to a good start on its quest for its first major title in womens football.Francielle converted a free kick in the seventh minute and Renata Costa increased the lead with a header from a corner in the 10th, then Marta scored with a penalty kick in the 73rd, set up Cristianes goal in the 80th and sealed the victory in the 88th.The opening victory moves Brazil atop Group E with three points along with Britain.Brazil has been close to winning a significant womens title several times but never came through with victory. The Brazilians settled for silver in the last two Olympics.
